Naval Architect

Overview

Naval Architects design and oversee the construction and repair of marine craft and floating structures.

Day-to-day

• engages in research and development work specialising in design and construction of ships and other vessels
• consults with specialists to co-ordinate design of vessel
• carries out surveys of ships’ hulls, superstructures and equipment, and measures ships for tonnage and freeboard
• conducts investigations into such matters as structural faults and losses due to capsize, on behalf of parties involved in litigation
• designs yachts and other small vessels.

Considerations

• working outdoors.